Australian Labor Market Surprises Positively – Commerzbank
Australian Labor Market Surprises Positively – Commerzbank Australia’s employment report delivered stronger-than-expected results this morning, joining the list of countries with unexpectedly robust labor data, notes Commerzbank’s FX analyst, Michael Pfister. AUD Supported Amid Strong Job Creation “Job creation reached 64.1k, slightly outpacing August’s already strong figure, with most gains driven by full-time positions. Meanwhile, […]
Crude Oil Steadies as Markets Monitor Middle East Tensions and China’s Economic Outlook
Crude Oil Steadies as Markets Monitor Middle East Tensions and China’s Economic Outlook Crude oil prices stabilized on Thursday after a four-day losing streak that resulted in a nearly 7% weekly drop. The market has found a temporary floor, with traders weighing geopolitical risks, particularly doubts over whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will honor […]
EUR/USD Hits 10-Week Low Ahead of ECB Policy Announcement
EUR/USD Hits 10-Week Low Ahead of ECB Policy Announcement EUR/USD continues to show weakness, trading near 1.0850 on Thursday as the currency pair faces significant selling pressure ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate decision, expected at 12:15 GMT. According to a Tuesday note from Citi, traders anticipate the ECB will reduce its […]
Crypto vs Forex Trading: Key Differences Explained
Crypto vs Forex Trading: Key Differences Explained In today’s fast-evolving financial world, many investors are looking at various trading avenues to boost their returns. Two of the most popular options are cryptocurrency (crypto) trading and foreign exchange (forex) trading. Each market offers distinct opportunities and challenges, making it crucial to understand their differences before diving […]
WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists
WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices struggle to maintain momentum after a modest rebound from the $69.25 region, a two-week low. During Wednesday’s Asian session, WTI is trading around $70.25, down by 0.30% for the day, and appears vulnerable to further declines. Despite […]
Gold Price Holds Gains Around $2,670, Supported by Softer Risk Sentiment
Gold Price Holds Gains Around $2,670, Supported by Softer Risk Sentiment Gold (XAU/USD) continues to edge higher for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, extending its recent positive streak, reaching a one-and-a-half-week high around $2,670 during the Asian session. The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are fueling a risk-off sentiment, which is providing […]
EUR/USD stays below 1.0900; further decline likely as ECB decision approaches
EUR/USD stays below 1.0900; further decline likely as ECB decision approaches EUR/USD remains under pressure, trading near 1.0890 during the Asian session on Wednesday after a four-day losing streak. The Euro could face additional downside as the European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to announce a 25 basis point cut in both the Main […]
Global Investors Left in the Dark on China as Wall Street Surges
Global Investors Left in the Dark on China as Wall Street Surges Global investors are struggling to navigate China’s economic uncertainties after Beijing’s weekend stimulus update underwhelmed markets. While China remains in a fog, Wall Street powered ahead with the S&P 500 and Dow extending their rally, setting the stage for Tokyo to join in […]
Japanese Yen Vulnerable Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Levels Since Early August
Japanese Yen Vulnerable Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Levels Since Early August The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to struggle, failing to hold onto modest gains from the Asian session against the US Dollar (USD), and remains near its lowest point since early August, touched on Monday. Investors are scaling back their expectations for further interest […]
EUR/USD Holds Below 1.0900, Lowest Since August 8, as USD Strengthens
EUR/USD Holds Below 1.0900, Lowest Since August 8, as USD Strengthens The EUR/USD pair continues its downward slide for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, dipping to the 1.0890 region in the last hour, inching closer to its lowest point since August 8, touched the previous day. However, bearish traders remain cautious, waiting for a […]
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices extended losses for a second consecutive session on Monday, falling to around $74.10 per barrel during Asian trading hours. The decline of over 1% comes in the wake of weaker-than-expected inflation data from China for September, which was released on […]
Japanese Yen Consolidates Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Level Since Early August
Japanese Yen Consolidates Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Level Since Early August The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues its sideways consolidation against the US Dollar (USD), remaining near its lowest level since early August during Monday’s early European session. Comments from Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba last week, which were critical of further monetary tightening, have […]
EUR/USD Dips Below 1.0950 Amid Stronger US Dollar
EUR/USD Dips Below 1.0950 Amid Stronger US Dollar The EUR/USD pair continued its decline, dropping to around 1.0920 during early trading in Asia on Monday. This downward movement is driven by risk aversion, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising conflicts between China and Taiwan, which are pressuring riskier currencies like […]
WTI Holds Steady Around $75, Poised for Second Consecutive Weekly Gain
WTI Holds Steady Around $75, Poised for Second Consecutive Weekly Gain West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices remain flat around the $75 per barrel mark during the Asian session on Friday, struggling to build on the previous day’s gains. Despite this pause, WTI is still on track to register its second straight weekly increase. […]
Gold Price Holds Intraday Gains, But USD Strength Limits Upside Ahead of US PPI Data
Gold Price Holds Intraday Gains, But USD Strength Limits Upside Ahead of US PPI Data Gold (XAU/USD) has retreated slightly from a three-day high, trading around the $2,640 level during early European hours on Friday. Despite the dip, the precious metal remains up over 0.40% for the day. A rise in U.S. weekly jobless claims […]
EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.0950 Ahead of Key German Inflation Data
EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.0950 Ahead of Key German Inflation Data The EUR/USD pair continues to trade defensively around 1.0935 during early European hours on Friday. A stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading on Thursday has bolstered the U.S. dollar, limiting the pair’s ability to move higher. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in hotter than anticipated, […]
How to Use Forex Technical Analysis to Gain Insights on Market Trends
How to Use Forex Technical Analysis to Gain Insights on Market Trends Forex trading provides opportunities to profit from market fluctuations, but understanding trends and key data is crucial for effective trading. This is where technical analysis becomes essential, as it focuses on price movements and trading volume to uncover patterns and market direction. What […]
Gold Price Recovers from Multi-Week Low, but Upside Potential Remains Limited Ahead of US CPI
Gold Price Recovers from Multi-Week Low, but Upside Potential Remains Limited Ahead of US CPI Gold (XAU/USD) is experiencing a modest rebound on Thursday, recovering from a six-day losing streak that pushed prices to a near three-week low, around the $2,605-$2,604 range. This intraday uptick is likely due to repositioning ahead of the crucial US […]